“The Birmingham Mail's Steve Wollaston wrote a piece on whether an Aston Villa reunion could be on the cards for former captain Gareth Barry before he hangs up his boots.” Birmingham MailYesterday

“Everton’s midfield dynamo was sensational, by some distance the best player on the pitch and, fittingly, the one who got them back into the game.” Liverpool EchoYesterday

“Everton will be without Yannick Bolasie for the first time Ronald Koeman's side have kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 Premier League fixtures.” BBCYesterday

“Manchester United's Morgan Schneiderlin For some, Schneiderlin could be the long-term replacement for Gareth Barry, with the veteran very much coming towards the end of his career.” hitc.com2 days ago

“The January transfer window isn’t far away now and our local Everton fans here in the Transfer Tavern are limited under Ronald Koeman this season thanks to the evergreen Gareth Barry and new signing Idrissa Gueye forming a decent partnership in” Football Transfer Tavern2 days ago

“The 27-year-old has come into Everton’s team alongside Gareth Barry, and he is already playing a key role in Ronald Koeman’s side. And Osman has been very impressed by the way that the Senegalese international has started life on Merseyside.” hitc.com2 days ago

“The Dutchman had clearly instructed Idrissa Gueye and Gareth Barry to man-mark both Pogba and Herrera respectively the better of the slim pickings going to Everton.” mancunion.com3 days ago

“http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.” Belfast Telegraph4 days ago

“There were plenty of full-blooded challenges, with Gareth Barry going in the book after one too many indiscretions. Then, United conjured a goal out of absolutely nothing. They had Everton keeper Marten Stekelenburg to thank for it.” just-football.com5 days ago

“Everton have a number of older players in their team, especially in defensive areas.” hitc.com5 days ago